CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
6,338 km
3,938 miles
FLN
Florianopolis
Brazil
Distance
6,338 km
3,938 mi / 3,422 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
257°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CPT FLN
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Hercilio Luz International Airport
IATA Code CPT FLN
ICAO Code FACT SBFL
City Cape Town Florianopolis
Country South Africa Brazil
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 151 ft 16 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -27.670000, -48.550000

Cape Town (CPT) to Florianopolis (FLN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Hercilio Luz International Airport (FLN) in Florianopolis, Brazil is 6,338 kilometers (3,938 miles / 3,422 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:25 in Cape Town, it's 18:25 in Florianopolis. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Florianopolis (FLN) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 114° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Hercilio Luz International Airport (FLN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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